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Book Discussion and Live Reading from Children of the Waters by Carleen Brice

The author of the #1 Denver Post bestseller and Essence Book Club Pick Orange Mint and Honey explores the connection between love and race, and what it really means to be a family. Children of the Waters (ISBN: 978-0345499073) is a story about two long lost half-sisters, one white and one black, who find each other possibly with the help of their grandmother’s ghost.

Book Introduction

Trish Taylor’s white ancestry never got in the way of her love for her black ex-husband, or their mixed race son, Will. But when Trish’s marriage ends, she returns to her family’s Denver, Colorado home to find a sense of identity and connect to her past.

What she finds there shocks her to the very core: her mother and newborn sister were not killed in a car crash as she was told. In fact, her baby sister, Billie Cousins, is now a grown woman; her grandparents had put her up for adoption, unwilling to raise the child of a black man. Billie, who had no idea she was adopted, wants nothing to do with Trish until a tragedy in Billie’s own family forces her to lean on her surprisingly supportive and sympathetic sister.

Together they unravel age-old layers of secrets and resentments and navigate a path toward love, healing, and true reconciliation.

What are some of the topics addressed in Children of the Waters?--- Paths toward love, healing, and true reconciliation--- Feeling secure in your own identity--- Surviving a messy divorce--- Raising teenage sons--- Generational racism--- Handling of Lupus--- Hidden secrets and adoption--- Embracing a bi-racial heritage--- The importance of sisterhood

"In Children of the Waters, Carleen Brice highlights the effects of America's complicated relationship with race and identity on three generations of two families in a clear and insightful depiction of what it means to be American at the dawn of the twenty-first century. Brice knows how far we have come and how far there is left to go, and in Children of the Waters she deflty lays it all out for the reader to see." - Matthew Aaron Goodman, author of Hold Love Strong

More about CarleenCarleen Brice’s debut novel, Orange Mint and Honey (One World/Ballantine), was an Essence “Recommended Read” and a Target “Bookmarked Breakout Book.” For this book, she won the 2009 First Novelist Award from the Black Caucus of the American Library Association and the 2008 Break Out Author Award at the African American Literary Awards Show. Her second novel, Children of the Waters (One World/Ballantine), a book about race, love and family, is available now where ever books are sold. If you don't see it at your local retailer, please go to the representive and request it. You can read an excerpt at her website http://www.carleenbrice.com/.

She also edited and contributed to the anthology Age Ain’t Nothing but a Number: Black Women Explore Midlife, which was published in the U.S. (Beacon Press) and the U.K. (Souvenir Press). She is author of Lead Me Home: An African American’s Guide Through the Grief Journey (Avon/HarperCollins). Her book Walk Tall: Affirmations for People of Color, an Essence bestseller, was in print with traditional publishers for 10 years and sold 100,000 copies. It is currently available through iUniverse and Louis Gossett Jr.'s Eracism Foundation. Carleen and her husband live in Colorado.

Children of the Waters, Carleen BriceISBN: 0345499077ISBN-13: 9780345499073Pub. Date: June 23, 2009

Tuesday, June 16, 2009

"The Past Can't Stay Buried Forever"A deeply moving story about secrets,segregation, and 40 years of lies. A gritty read through a chain link fence and the eyes of a child growing up in the late 50's in the deep south

Monday, June 15, 2009

Ella Curry and EDC Creations are proud to announce the books that created an impact, for readers and the EDC Creations network. Our “literary hallmarks” indicate excellence in writing and storytelling. These are the books we want to feature to the world. Each year thousands of people — educators, concerned parents, community leaders, authors, poets and publishers — devote their time and resources to presenting the reader with great books! However, too many outstanding books do not get the attention and reader support that they deserve, they float just under the radar. It is our mission to connect readers with these hidden gems and bring them books that will change their lives.

Readers please take a moment and examine the list below. There is something for most book lovers! The books ARE NOT listed in any order pertaining to the qualityof the literature—they are ALL 4-5 star literary gems. Each book on this list will bring something of value to enrich the lives of the readers, make you sit up and take notice, and to help to strengthen our future generations. If you are a fan of Erotica or Urban Literature, there is a list for you. If you are more in tune with books of a Spiritual or Motivational nature, there is a list for you. Christian Fiction lovers, we have books listed that you are sure to love. Like to live life on the edge and walk on the dark, mysterious side—we have a selection for you too. We have a special section for books that share in the African American experience, in a fictional setting, be sure to check the out.

We have reviewed all of the books below and these are just a few of the magnificent books we love. Keep in mind we reviewed some of these books for the publishers and they might be on pre-order status. Other lists will be posted of our fantastic literary finds. You are invited to explore the shelves of our book store where most of the books are listed: http://astore.amazon.com/edcmagazine-20. Enjoy!

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Books Change Lives—Young Adults/Our ExperiencesYoung Readers and Teen Literature1. Chicken Soup for the Teen Soul by Jack Canfield2. Love, Ocean by Celia Anderson3. Unsigned Hype by Booker T. Mattison4. Step To This: So For Real Series by Nikki Carter5. Prayers That Avail Much for Teens by Germaine Copeland6. How to Win Friends and Influence People for Teen Girls by Donna Dale Carnegie7. Me, Just Different by Stephanie Morrill8. Shrinking Violet by Danielle Joseph9. Learning to Love by Stephanie Perry Moore10. Friends 'til the End by ReShonda Tate Billingsley11. The Black Male Handbook by Kevin Powell, Hill12. Letters to a Young Sister by Hill Harper13. That Life by A.R Hilton14. Profiles in Black: Phat Facts for Teens by Marvin A. McMickle15. Catwalk by Deborah Gregory

On the Shoulders of Giants —Faith Based Books1. Somebody's Sinning in My Bed by Pat G'Orge Walker2. Practicing What You Preach by Vanessa Davis Griggs3. Any Minute: A Novel by Joyce Meyer and Deborah Bedford4. Guilty of Love by Pat Simmons5. Somewhat Saved by Pat G'Orge Walker6. Lady Jasmine by Victoria Christopher Murray7. Heaven Right Here by Lutishia Lovely8. Up at the College by Michele Andrea Brown9. The Enclave by Karen Hancock10. Take Two by Karen Kingsbury11. Par for the Curse by Toyi Ward12. I Know Why The Angels Dance by Bryan Davis13. Deliver Me From My Enemies by Sharon Oliver14. Beautiful Ugly by Shelia E. Lipsey15. The Last Woman Standing by Tia McCollors16. The Devil Is a Lie by ReShonda Tate Billingsley17. Keep Your Enemies Closer by Sharon Oliver18. Mom's the Word by Marilynn Griffith19. God is in Love With You by Valerie Love20. The List by Sherri Lewis21. June Bug by Chris Fabry22. Behind the Seen! by Phyllis Kennedy Brown23. Reflections of a Quiet Storm by Patricia A. Bridewell24. Ashes, Ashes They All Fall Down by Anita Ballard Jones25. Inherited Sin by Wanda Manning26. Menu for Romance by Kaye Dacus27. Little Pages of Love by Edward C. Clark28. Worth a Thousand Words by Stacy Hawkins Adams29. Journey to Jordan by Donna Deloney30. The Word: Poetry Connection by Arnita L. Fields31. Trouble in My Way by Michelle Stimpson32. The Cooling Board by Tamara Angela Grant33. Sinful Too by Victor McGlothin34. Half Minister/Half Mistress by Nicole Morgan35. The Friends We Keep: How Women Navigate the Delights and Wounds of Friendship by Sarah Zacharias Davis

Our Literary Legacy —Historical Based Ficton/Historical Black Ficton1. A Song for Harlem by Patricia C. McKissack2. In the Land of Cotton by Martha A. Taylor3. What the Bayou Saw by Patti Lacy4. A Worthy Legacy by Tomi Akinyanmi

Our Literary Legacy —Non-fiction/Motivational/Poetry Books1. Women of A New Tribe from Jerry Taliaferro2. Grandpa Does Grandma: The ABCs of Senior Sex by Phil Parker3. From Incarceration 2 Incorporation by J.M. Benjamin & Randy Kearse4. Hope on a Tightrope: Words and Wisdom by Cornel West5. Almost Persuaded, Now to Believe by Joshua McClure6. America I am Legends by Smiley Books7. Family Affair by Gil L. Robertson, IV8. No Matter What by Lisa Nichols9. Raising Boys to be Like Jesus by Sharon Norris Elliott10. Ministry of Motherhood by Cheryl Lacy Donovan11. Prairie Tale: A Memoir by Melissa Gilbert12. Content...Right Where I Am by Joy Turner13. Red and Me: My Coach, My Lifelong Friend by Bill Russell14. Remember What Your Mamas Taught You by Brenda Hill15. The Only Way Out is In by Daya Devi-Doolin16. What's It All About Nesheba? by Nesheba17. Living Check to Monday by Lynn Richardson18. Empowered to Birth Naturally by Patrice A. London19. J.D.'s Groove by poet John D. Evans20. From the Land of the Lost by poet Eric Vance Walton21. Beautiful: Nudes by Marc Baptiste22. Metu Neter Vol. 3 by Ra Un Nefer Amen23. Black Beauty: A History and a Celebration by Ben Arogundade24. 10 Bad Choices That Ruin Black Women's Lives by Grace Cornish25. Blessed Assurance: Success Despite the Odds by Jacquie Lewis-Kemp26. Wisdom for Women of Worth and Worship by Natalie A. Francisco, ED.D27. If God Does Not Permit A Woman to Preach, Then God Must Be a Sexist by Min. Lamont McLaurin28. How to be Highly Favored and Empowered to Prosper in Your Job Search by Kimberly A. Benjamin, PHR29. Stolen Women: Reclaiming Our Sexuality, Taking Back Our Lives by Gail Wyatt30. Why Men Marry Bitches: A Woman's Guide to Winning Her Man's Heart by Sherry Argov

Living on the Edge— Thrillers/Mystery/Fantasy Books1. Deadly Intent by Lynda LaPlante2. Immortal I and II by Valjeanne Jeffers3. The Defector by Daniel Silva4. The Neighbor by Lisa Gardner5. Swimsuit by James Patterson6. Black Water Rising by Attica Locke7. The Whiskey Rebels by David Liss8. Who's Been Sleeping in Your Head by Brett Kahr9. The Thirteenth by L. A. Banks10. Ashes of Midnight by Lara Adrian11. Soul Deep by Lora Leigh

Our Passions— Mixed Genre Fiction/ Erotica/Urban Literature1. Children of the Waters by Carleen Brice 2. Life is Short But Wide by J. California Cooper3. Chaser by Miasha4. Alibi by Terri Woods5. And Mistress Makes Three by Frances Ray6. Single Husband by HoneyB7. Lies of Blue by Lynne Forde8. A Lova' Like No Otha' by Stephanie Perry Moore9. Reality Check by Eric Pete 10. Temptation and Lies by Donna Hill 11. A New Kind of Bliss by Bettye Griffin12. Quieting the Storm by Shelley Parsons 13. Private Lives by Gwynne Forster 14. B as in Beauty by Alberto Ferreras 15. Thug Lovin' (Thug ) by Wahida Clark 16. His Invisible Wife by Shelia M. Goss 17. Hungry Woman in Paris by Josefina López 18. Body By Night by Zuri Day19. A Private Affair by Donna Hill20. Sisters & Husbands by Connie Briscoe 21. Maneater by Mary B. Morrison 22. Nothing but Trouble by Bettye Griffin23. Bliss Inc. by Chamein Canton24. The Highest Price for Passion by Laurinda D. Brown 25. Keeping Secrets and Telling Lies by Trice Hickman26. Song of the Siren by Avah LaReaux27. In Her Mind by Renee Daniel Flagler28. Loving Simone by Jessica Tilles29. Unexpected by Tinisha Nicole Johnson30. Carbon Copy by Azarel31. When Life Becomes a Love Story by Sonia Matthews 32. How I Made the Angels Cry by Meleisa Betts33. That Devil's No Friend of Mine by J. D. Mason 34. Murder on the Down Low by Pamela Samuels Young35. Disappearance of Irene Dos Santos by Margaret Mascarenhas36. He Loves Me, He Loves Me Not by Tracy Darity37. Keith's Story by Nikkea Smithers38. Attitudes of a Woman by Nikkea Lewis39. Serving Justice by Jacqueline D. Moore40. Are You Satisfied Yet by M Bridges41. Turned On: Summer Series by Angel Hunter 42. The Georgia Avenue Bus by Henri Edmonds43. Sweet Destiny by Bernadette Watkins44. Reality Check: Stepmother Chronicles by Anjalon D. Edwards45. Make Me Whole by Roishina Clay Henderson46. Nina's Got A Secret by Brian W. Smith47. Good Girl Gone Bad by Danette Majette48. Ready to Male by Lamar Ariel 49. Hiding in the Shadows by Claudia Brown Mosley 50. When Lightning Strikes by Keya 51. Intimate Accusations by Nyra Knight52. What Doesn't Kill You: A Novel by Virginia DeBerry and Donna Grant53. Vixen Icon by Buffie54. Scream My Name by Kimberly Kaye Terry55. Freedom's Fight by Gary Phillips56. The Right Wedding Gown by Shirley Hailstock57. It's Morning: Torn Lovers and Their Stories by Elaine Flowers 58. Sinnamon by Wasiim-Kenny Young 59. Kissing The Man Next Door by Devon Vaughn Archer60. Road To Seduction by Ann Christopher

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Hello, my name is Debra Owsley and my company is Simply Said Reading Accessories. I custom design and hand make reading accessories such as “Gift Marks” also known as Bookmarks, Book Thongs, Book Plates and note cards that I call Love Notes; for Authors Book Stores Book Clubs and Book Lovers.

This is what I do, but…it’s all about youI have been perfecting my craft for a little over 4 years as a specialty service. As an avid reader, I had to find a way to support my “Book Habit”; I have always been crafty and made some for my clients one year for Christmas, I am a hair stylist, and they encouraged me to pursue this as a business.

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